Wilmington NC Events

SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE: Foster parents are needed in our community to provide safe, loving homes to children in need. The Bair Foundation is offering fast track foster parent training from June 28 to July 20. Call Adrienne at (910) 202-9337 for more information. 

FREE ADMISSION: Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington is participating in the Blue Star Museums initiative to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America. Cape Fear Museum is the only regional museum participating in Blue Star Museums.

STARS OF TOMORROW: The City of Wilmington's Junior Tennis Championships take place at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park, June 28-30, and are open to singles players ages 8 to 18. Call (910) 341-4631 for more information.

ICE HOCKEY TRYOUTS: The Wilmington Icehawks are holding tryouts for a competitive travel hockey program for kids ages 9 to 17. Scheduled for May 29 and June 9 at the Wilmington Ice House, the cost is $10 to $15 per person. Email Rich Brouwer for more information.

FREE SUMMER CAMPS: The City of Wilmington offers free summer camps for rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders (Academic Enrichment), and for girls grades 6 through 8 (Leadership). Call (910) 341-4633 for more information.

CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCED: While the North Carolina Symphony's 3rd Annual Stars & Stripes concert is scheduled for July 2 at Kenan Auditorium, the acclaimed musical ensemble has also announced its 2013-2014 five-concert series in Wilmington, which includes The Music of John Williams, Dvořák's 7th Symphony, and Strauss & Mozart. Subscriptions are available online. Meanwhile, the NCS is teaming up with the music of Radiohead (June 5) and appearing with Bela Fleck (Sept. 24) for concerts at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. Call (919) 733-2750 for tickets.

SEAFOOD FUNDRAISER: Tickets for the 3rd Annual Shrimparoo, scheduled for June 1, are now on sale. All proceeds benefit the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society as they preserve and promote the history of Wilmington and surrounding areas. Tickets are $30, and can be reserved by calling (910) 762-0492.